Package making – Methods – Enclosing contents within progressively formed web means
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-18
2006-04-18
Sipos, John (Department: 3721)
Package making
Methods
Enclosing contents within progressively formed web means
C053S474000, C053S238000, C053S551000, C141S256000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07028448
ABSTRACT:
A dispensing apparatus is provided suitable for dispensing at least first and second components in desired ratios especially for multi-component packaged food products. The apparatus comprises a hopper having an outlet at its lower end and a first auger having a hollow shaft disposed within the hopper having component conveying flights and a drive means for rotating the auger. A first component is conveyed by the auger flights and dispensed at an outlet while a second component is conveyed though a hollow shaft of the auger. The apparatus can include a second rotationally driven auger that is positioned within the hollow shaft of the first auger having conveying flights. The second component can be conveyed via the second auger within the hollow shaft. The second auger's shaft also can be hollow whereby a third component can be conveyed through the second hollow shaft of the second auger. Also provided are methods for dispensing measured quantities of multiple components for providing blends of components characterized by highly uniform amounts of each component in each quantity of the blend. The components dispensed can be blended and packaged in a single container such as a film pouch or separately in a multi-compartment pouch.
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Engesser Michael D.
Peterson Andrew A.
White Steve D.
Frawley Annette M.
General Mills Inc.
Hornilla Arlene L.
O'Toole John A.
Sipos John
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